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RememberWhen depot inn Zieg’s Little Statler, Little Statler, Fisher’s Restaurant The little building that was located at 459 Rose St., across the street from the Kalamazoo Railroad Station, was home to quite a few memorable restaurants for over 50 years - serving travelers and the Kalamazoo community. The first restaurant began in 1924 by Harry & Sadie Ziegenheins, called Zieg’s Little Statler, which began as just a kitchen with a walk up window. It was known for hamburgers, pasties and the best chili around. Railroad workers and people waiting for trains kept the walk up window booming. The kitchen was open 24 hours a day! Train butchers, who sold newspapers, coffee, candy and sandwiches on the railroad train coaches contributed to the restaurants success. Train butchers would call ahead, often when the train was in Jackson, to order as many hamburgers as they thought they could sell, sometimes as many as 250. When the train pulled up, the butch-
ers would pick up their order at the restaurant - paying the same price as other patrons. The train butchers would then mark-up the burgers to make a profit. Statler was removed from the name when a Statler Hotel executive noticed the name and asked that the Statler reference be removed from the name. An agreement was made with the Statler Hotel paying for a new sign. The business was sold to Robert VerHage, a grandson of the Ziegenheins, and Jack Fisher, along with his father, in 1945. The famous local chili recipe was part of the deal. The restaurant’s name was changed to Fisher’s Restaurant. The signage on the building touted sandwiches, chili and Sealtest Ice Cream sundaes, sodas and Malteds. Fisher left the restaurant business in 1965, and his wife ran it for a few more years before leasing the building to other operators.
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The Depot Inn, operated by Richard and Luella Tolle, became the final restaurant to find its home in the little building that became part of this area’s Railroad history. The restaurant was closed in March of 1977, after the City of Kalamazoo
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birds need you in the colder weather When colder weather arrives, it’s a crucial time for birds. As temperatures drop, there are no insects to eat and the natural seeds are covered with snow, and as the season lengthens, the berries and crab apples are long gone. Birds need enough food to maintain their body temperatures and must search for food from sun up to dusk. If you provide nutritious options at feeders, birds will flock to your yard all season long.
Suet
Suet cakes provide an excellent energy source for birds and are often mixed with seeds, berries, fruit and peanut butter to appeal to a wider range of species. These fatty cakes are easy to add to cage or mesh feeders, or suet balls, plugs, shreds and nuggets are also available.
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Cracked Corn is a good, inexpensive food that appeals to a large number of birds, including doves, sparrows, juncos, quail and cardinals, as well as starlings and grackles. Sprinkle the corn liberally right on the ground for larger ground-feeding birds to enjoy.
Best Foods for Birds in Cold Weather Fatty, high-calorie foods are important for winter birds. Fat is metabolized into energy much quicker and more efficiently than seeds to help them maintain their high body temperature necessary for survival. A number of backyard foods are excellent sources of quick energy and protein to nourish winter birds, including…
with a large number of birds. To reduce the cost of feeding peanut butter, you can melt it down and mix it with suet or mix in cornmeal so it is not quite so sticky. Smear peanut butter on pine cones and hang them for fast, easy feeders.
Seeds
When native seeds may all be eaten or hidden under snow, seeds at feeders are very important. Seeds contain high levels of carbohydrates that are turned into glucose to help with the bird’s high energy demands. They also are a good source for vitamins and some protein. Make sure the seed you purchase does not have a lot of fillers (milo and wheat seeds) that are not eaten. Wedel’s exclusive mixes
like No-Waste, No-Hulls Blend and Song Bird Blend with sunflower seeds and millet are preferred.
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If you want to offer just one seed to birds, you can’t beat sunflower seed. Black oil sunflower seeds have a softer shell than the striped seeds and can be eaten by sparrows and juncos, as well as cardinals, finches, jays and many other birds. These seeds have a number of advantages: they are not overly expensive, they appeal to a wider variety of species and they contain a larger amount of vegetable oil to help supply the energy birds need to maintain their body heat in the winter. They are also a good source of protein.
Nyjer (thistle) seeds are small, oil-rich black seeds typically offered in tube feeders or fine mesh feeders small birds can cling to as they feed. These seeds are tiny but they pack a huge punch for oil and calories, ideal for winter feeding. Nyjer is a favorite of goldfinches, pine siskins and redpolls. Nut meats are highly nutritious and provide necessary amino acids and protein a bird’s body cannot produce. They also have oil and are high in energy. Peanuts are the most popular nuts to offer to backyard birds, but walnuts are also a good option. Avoid using any nuts that are salted or seasoned, however, as they are not healthy for birds.
Feeding birds in the backyard can be a wonderful cold weather activity, and if you offer the best, calorie-rich foods birds need, you’ll be amazed at how many birds come visit the buffet.
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Fresh, fantastic food, served fast is what you’ll find at the new JJ’s Café in Richland. Owner, Matt Watson, insists on buying the freshest quality ingredients; meats, block cheeses and exceptional produce - creating a flavorful difference you’re sure to enjoy. Homemade sausage is their specialty and is used in many of their dishes - traditional breakfast sausage, chorizo, Polish and Italian sausages are made fresh. For breakfast, JJ’s has something for everyone, from traditional breakfast scrambles, pancakes and homemade biscuits/gravy to dishes with a Southern, Southwest and Polish flair. The “Basic,” includes roasted redskin potatoes, a 3-egg scramble sprinkled with sharp block cheddar cheese and toast for just $4.50 (add sautéed vegetables, or homemade sausage for $2.50/ea.). Lunchtime will make your mouth water. If you enjoy Coney’s, Chicago dogs, homemade Polish sausage or pulled pork (slow roasted for 14 hours), you’re sure to enjoy their tasty creations. They also feature a wonderful off-menu daily special. On a recent visit, pulled pork tacos
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It’s autumn and the walking is easy: no ice, no snow, not even a lot of soggy leaves creating hazards on the streets and sidewalks. But (you knew that was coming, right?)…Soon enough we’ll have slippery sidewalks, icy streets, and back yards full of snow, all the challenges of dog walking, plus convincing your pooch that she really wants to come back in the house rather than making doggy snow angels while you shiver at the door. So now’s the time to review all of those dog-behavior (and owner-behavior) resolutions you made somewhere in the middle of last winter and get your canine friend’s obedience training back on track. The best place to start, of course, is
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(re) Training for the older dog a “stubborn” dog (my dog likes the scare quotes). Treats are a big part of the training program, and I’m pretty sure my dog knows it’s a good sign that the cookie jar is significantly more full than it use to be and that I’ve gotten a portable treats container for our walks. Another major factor, of course, is reasonable expectations, conveyed consistently, on the part of the trainer. I think I’ll carry a little bag of semisweet chocolate bits to reinforce my behavior here. You may want to work on reminding your snow-angel maker to come when you call (treats are good here too) and do a refresher course on not jumping on furniture – or people – with the muddy paws that come with rain and
snow. You’ll also want to consult your vet about any physical issues that your canine pal may have as he or she gets older, and you may find that it’s a good idea to work with a professional dogtrainer (who, after all, will be training you as well as training your dog). Here’s to four seasons of happy walking and good manners! (Next month, look for “How to Train Your Cat) By Pat Hollahan Kalamazoo Animal Rescue, November 2019 Newsletter – Reprinted with permission from KAR.
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V For many, vintage Pyrex conjures up memories of childhood Thanksgivings. We can’t help but recall past casseroles, salads and sides served forth in multihued Pyrex. This iconic kitchenware has folks of all ages and genders lining up whenever we feature Pyrex at one of Retro’s Estate Sales. Corning Glass Works introduced borosilicate glass (which doesn’t expand or contract with temperature changes) for laboratory use in 1908. 1915 saw the introduction of kitchenware under the brand name “Pyrex”. The ability to withstand temperature extremes ensures Pyrex’s continued desirability for collectors. In the 1940s, collaboration betweenCorning Glass Works and the US government resulted in Pyrex Opal Ware. Opal glass gets its white color from the addition of bone ash and other compounds. The new product became lightweight and sturdy mess-ware for
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WWII soldiers. Postwar, Opal Ware formed the base for over 150 different Pyrex designs between 1945 and 1986. An early ad for Pyrex enthuses: “You serve, as well as cook, in Pyrex, and you have no ugly “pots and pans” to scour afterwards!” Just a few of the many collectable
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The original Pyrex design on opal glass. A set of four mixing bowls included yellow, green, red and blue. In 1947 Pyrex expanded the line with a Refrigerator Set (rectangular dishes with clear glass lids). Retailing for $2.50 when released, a Primary Colors Bowl Set in original packaging sold for $285.00 on Ebay.
A turquoise background printed with crescent moons, flying bicycles, and hot-air balloons was a limited-release promotional pattern printed on a Chip and Dip set. The set came with two Cinderella bowls and a metal bracket that would suspend the smaller bowl over the larger. Balloons retailed for $3.95 in 1958. A boxed Chip and Dip set recently went for $275.00 on Ebay.
Gooseberry: 1957—1966
Another of the first patterns debuted on “Cinderella Bowls” (which featured a pair spouts for pouring convenience). Most Gooseberry pieces were pink on white or white on pink, but Gooseberry was also released in black on white or yellow. An unused set of pink Gooseberry Cinderella Bowls sold for $465.00 on Ebay.
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Butterprint: 1957—1968
The Amish-style turquoise-on-white and white-on-turquoise Butterprint was one of the first patterns featured on the new “Cinderella Bowls”. Later promotional sets featured pink or orange Butterprint on a white background and white Butterprint on a pink background. A rare, white-on-turquoise Butterprint 8-oz Cinderella bowl recently
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Town and Country: 1963—1967
The four-piece Cinderella set comprised brown, orange, and yellow bowls with a larger white bowl in a coordinating starburst pattern. Pyrex also released Town and Country Casserole sets, a Refrigerator set, a Bake Ware set, and a Chip and Dip set. Sets of Town and Country Cinderella
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Friendship: 1971—1974
The Friendship pattern evoked Pennsylvania Dutch designs and mirrored the contemporaneous trend for country décor. Nesting sets contained two different sized bowls with the Friendship print along with a solid red and a solid orange bowl. Sets of Friendship Mixing Bowls are now selling for $175.00 and up on Ebay.
Flameglo: 1974—1976
Only released as standard mixing bowls, Flameglo became a best-selling design within its first year. The red-toorange ombré effect had a wide appeal that continues today. A set of four Flameglo nesting bowls recently sold on Ebay for $80.00. For more examples of vintage Pyrex, visit the Corning Museum of Glass: https://www.cmog.org/ Bridget Klusman owns Retro Estate Sales: https://retroestatesales.wixsite.com/ retroestatesales Jayne Gulliver Owner of J-Bird Vintage 511 W. Vine, Kalamazoo
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The top books published this month that librarians across the country love Ordinary Girls: A Memoir
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Jane: I pulled out my winter coat this morning and, with some anticipation, reached into both pockets to discover what I had left there last spring. Does anyone else enjoy this seasonal moment? If I was organized, I would have sent the coat to the cleaners in May and the pockets would have been empty, but luckily, that is not how I roll. The first thing my fingers touched was a flexible card. I pulled it out and seeing it, my heart sighed. It was the funeral card for a dear friend who had passed away in early May. Farther down in the satiny lining were the rosary beads I had taken with me to the visitation.
I wondered where those beads had gone? It was good to have them back. Later, on the phone, I told Ellen about my find, and she said, “What else was there?” “A cough drop, a pair of gloves, and a quarter for the Aldi’s cart. Unfortunately, no real cash this year.” Dean, overhearing our conversation, dropped a challenge: “My coat pockets are bound to be more fun than that.” Of course, I went looking for his coat. Coming out of the closet, I held out each hand for him to inspect my find: two round, smooth rocks. “Whatever were you doing with these?” He looked up from his computer, pondered a moment, and nodded. “Told you.” Ellen: Hearing about my parents’ pocket-treasure inspired me to search for my own. (Is this how people felt
during the California gold rush? Maybe?) Though I usually resist getting my winter coat out of storage for as long as possible, I figured that being proactive wouldn’t hurt; there’s a seam or two that needs mending either way. Plus, what if I’d left a dollar or two in there? Initial forays produced a happy find: a complete set of winter gloves. Umbrellas and winter gloves are the possessions I lose and have to replace, the most. To find a sturdy, matched pair waiting for me in case of cold weather was exciting. One less trip to TJ Maxx. I decided to check my fall coat as well, but alas, no cash. Instead there was a safety pin. Despite wracking my brains as to why I was carrying it around, I couldn’t remember. Was I fixing something? Trying to keep a pair of winter gloves paired? It will remain a mystery. Desiring a more amazing find to report to my mom, I turned to my boyfriend, Michael. “Hey, can I look in the pockets of your winter coat?” A suspicious stare and a hurried explanation later, he shrugged. “I guess you can, but there’s not going to be any-
thing interesting in there. Just trash.” “Trash?” I hurried over to where his coat hangs in the kitchen. “Why trash?” Sure enough, my hands came away with little bits of useless things: receipts, wrappers, string. “But… why are you keeping this in here?” I wondered at him. “I mean…your coat literally hangs over the trash can ALL YEAR.” He looked up from his Switch, thought about it, and nodded his head. “Told you.” Jane & Ellen Knuth
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I was recently enjoying breakfast at Dandelion Café in Augusta, when Annie Stap, owner of Annie’s Garden, came through the door with a crate full of beautiful fresh cut flower arrangements grown in her own garden. The flowers were in an array of decorative vases; some adorned with ribbon, and each bouquet was unique. When Annie came over to our table to exchange the vase of flowers on our table with a fresh one, we learned that she brings vases once a week (about 20 of them) - she loves creating these arrangements that add a “special touch” for Sandra Kiger,
Dandelion Café restaurant owner, and her customers. We noticed a penny in the bottom of each vase that Annie told us keeps the flowers alive longer. Copper is a fungicide that naturally kills off bacteria and fungi that can accumulate inside the vase and shorten the life span of the stems. Annie loves gardening and flowers! Over the past 15 years, she and her husband dug up grass and bushes and planted perennials and annuals to transform their yard into a garden. She grows vegetables and herbs too. In fact, she often includes herbs in
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her floral arrangements for added fragrance. Annie’s Garden is organic; she doesn’t use any chemicals and does all her weeding by hand. You’re likely to find some weeds in her garden, but Annie is okay with that. Annie doesn’t proclaim to be a Master Gardener or a Certified Florist, but she loves arranging flowers and has a knack for working with clients to provide them with the floral creations that they envision for their wedding, dinner party, etc. She loves using the flowers that she grows, but she can also order requested flowers and work with them – or a combination of both. Annie can accommodate events for up to 200 people. Her schedule is flexible, allowing her time to deliver and pick up after your event. Testimonials from Annie’s clients on Facebook include: “Gorgeous flowers and an amazing lady, too!” “Annie is doing my wedding bouquets and has been amazing! Love her creativity!” “Annie is incredibly sweet and our flowers and floral arch were GORGEOUS! Thank you for everything Annie!” “Annie did our daughters flowers. They were stunning and just, as she wanted. When Annie delivered them the tears flowed because of how beautiful they
were. Annie was so easy to work with and very attentive, she wanted to make sure she got the vision our daughter wanted for her day. Thank you for making the day shine with your heartfelt touches Annie!” Annie has loved flowers since she was a little girl, often picking bouquets for her Mom several times a day! “Flowers make people smile, and I love that,” says Annie. If you’re looking for the personal touch and gorgeous flowers, contact Annie by email at astap@stap.com, or call or text (269) 217-6085. Annies Garden is located on East Gull Lake Drive in Hickory Corners. Follow her on facebook at loveanniesgarden. Jackie Merriam
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be ART ful The acorn is a wonderful reminder that mighty things can come from humble beginnings. It is a symbol of perseverance and how hard work takes time, but the reward is often great. When we embrace the new and enjoy the journey, one day we realize that our dreams became our reality. Legend has it that acorns are lucky. Carry one in your pocket for a fresh start, to stay grounded, give you strength, for personal growth, longevity, good luck, youthfulness and to attract abundance. November is the perfect time to reflect back on the year and to be thankful for the little things in life. For those little things, tend to be the standout moments that become our sacred memories. It’s this month that acorns really get to show off. Found in nature, they are idyllic for integrating into any autumn decor. One of my favorite and frugal ways to decorate with acorns is to use them on the Thanksgiving table. Holiday guests will appreciate the thoughtful and simple detail of their rustic charm.
There are many ways to embellish acorns. Leave them natural, polish them, paint them or in this case, I glittered them for a little countrychic elegance. Want to learn how? It begins in your yard or on a walk in the woods. Gather as many acorns and oak leaves as you would like and then follow the DIY instructions below. Supplies needed: acorns . oak leaves . hot glue . white glue . paint brush . glitter . paint pen . tin foil . wax paper Step 1: Once you have gathered your acorns they need to be cleaned. Throw out any that have holes or are cracked. Wash them in sudsy water to get the dirt off and then pat dry. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and put the acorns in the oven at 200 degrees for a couple of hours. Check them every half hour and shake the tray to make sure the acorns do not burn. If you prefer, you can let them cure on their own for 7-10 days. Step 2: After the acorns have cooled from baking, inspect each one. If the cap isn’t secure or fell off, hot
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glue it back on. Holding the acorn by the cap, paint white glue all over the exposed part of the acorn. With little bowls filled with glitter of your choice, dip the glue covered part into the bowl. Tap off excess glitter and lay on wax paper to dry. Step 3: After collecting the acorns and oak leaves, the leaves also need to be washed, dried and then pressed. Find a heavy weighted book and slip a leaf or two in between the pages, do this for as many leaves as you would like to use. It usually only requires a day or so to dry and become flat. Once the leaves are ready, they can be integrated with the acorns into your decor. With a paint pen or tiny paintbrush and paint, write the names of your Thanksgiving Day guests on the oak leaves and use as a place setting with the acorns. It’s such a lovely and picturesque idea that everyone will surely appreciate the gesture. From me to you, may you be blessed today and always. Happy Thanksgiving! xo ~ Bridget
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words, words, and more words! People collect interesting things. Buttons. Postage stamps. Fiesta dishes. I used to collect Fiesta but my collecting habits have changed to something that takes up less space. I’ve switched to collecting interesting words, phrases, sentences and quotes that I store in a journal book. I’ve always loved reading, words and writing, so it’s the perfect collection for me. I enjoy the English language so much that I’ve even taken many English classes just for fun. (No kidding!) I’m an expert word sniper and capture some of my word specimens on everything from restaurant napkins to the back of deposit slips. I’ve been known to make up my own words and phrases. Here’s a phrase I invented: That person is a “conversation hijacker.” I’m betting you can guess what that one means. Here’s another phrase my husband and I came up with for the way we walk when we’re really tired: The clomp-shuffle. Ordinary speech can be jazzed up to an almost Shakespearean level to impress your friends. Well, it may not impress them, but you could probably get a sigh and an eye roll if nothing else. And if you ever get stuck going 20 mph on the highway during a blizzard, words and phrases can be your friend during the long drive home. In this particular situation, more colorful words are sometimes used. Here are a few interesting words I’ve collected this summer:
the new usage seems to be an insult for almost any wrong doing. It’s also become a word used in zombie apocalypse terms: It means a person who convinces him/herself they are part of the walking dead even though they aren’t. Who knew! Ignis fatuus: This is a ghostly light that forms over bogs and wetlands and is caused by swamp gas. One night I saw these eerie lights over a local wetland while driving home late at night. It was fascinating! But that’s a story for another issue of The Good Newspaper.
Petrichor: Mmm, that great smell of wet earth after a good rainfall.
Wearing 16 pieces of jewelry to a party might be a display of frippery.
Strumpet: A lady of the night.
Crepuscular rays: When the sun is behind clouds it can sometimes produce beautiful sun rays that appear to be bursting out of the clouds. A phrase we created for this phenomenon is that we are seeing a “God cloud” because it looks so biblical.
Au fond: “In essence.” Haint blue: It’s a real color. It is said to have originated in the south and means “haunt blue.” Folklore has it that spirits won’t cross over water and the reason for painting front porch ceilings with this watery blue is to keep the spirits away. Some people still paint their front porch ceilings with haint blue. Frippery: Clothing or other ornamentation that is too showy. Example:
Pine candles: Not necessarily the candles that you burn. Pine candles are the small finger-like new growths on the end of pine tree branches in the spring.
Bloviating: A word President Warren Harding made up which means a senator talking for as long as they can about nothing. (Sound familiar?) Here’s a sentence I jazzed up and used yesterday: Honey, would you mind expunging the ample detrius from the domicile? Ok, my clever use of big words in this case just produced a sigh and no action. I’ll definitely ask it again in plain speak today. Have fun constructing your own sesquipedalian sentences. :) Ann Murray is an award winning commercial illustrator who has illustrated 7 children’s books for local authors. Her stories, one of which was a collaboration with her husband, have been in two anthologies.
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PARENTING it’s date night - family style It is never too early to teach your children the importance of taking time out of the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy uninterrupted quality time together. I know the term “date night” typically refers to grown-ups going out on the town, dinner-and-amovie style, to get some respite from the kids. While this is quite important, family date nights are a big deal too. Why? Because sometimes you need to turn off the personal electronic devices and look each other in the face and say “I see you. I see that you need me to focus on you” and have some fun while doing it. Yes, I know you take your kids to all kinds of activities and they get to spend time with family and friends. You already deserve a gold star for your ability to multi-task your kids’ extracurricular and social activities. But in this case, I am talking about sitting down as a family and scheduling an event. This can be at home or out of the house. Everyone provides input and if your children are old enough or math wizards at four years old, have them help with the budget too. See what I did there? Adding education to the fun! They should know bowling and go-karts or a trip to the movies cost about as much as the water bill. (OK, maybe
not so many details but they should gain an understanding of the almighty dollar when it comes to planning activities, in my opinion) Step One – When? Look at the calendar and pick a date where you can squeeze in a few hours of family fun between band practice, prenatal yoga, PTO meetings, and last minute shopping for science projects. Step Two – Where? Possibilities are endless here. And really depend on budget, weather (Thanks Michigan) and time. You can go on a day road trip, stay home, or go to an already planned event in the community. The where should be put on the table for
vote maybe? - With parental veto power, of course. Step Three – What? This is where it gets fun, and tricky. With unlimited funds this could go “sky’s the limit” but in an average household,
we should probably set limits, explain budget, and give some homework to the family members who can assist in the research of what is possible based on the “when and where”. I like providing my daughter with 3 options on the when and where then giving her carte blanche on what she can figure out for under $25 per person. If that is too much work or we just want to “roll with it” we check out kzookids.com and figure
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Cherri’s Chocol’art Is Sweeter than Ever!
Cherri’s Chcool’art has expanded and moved just up the street, to the corner of West Michigan Avenue and the Kalamazoo Mall - in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. The expansion has offered Cherri’s Chocol’art twice as much space to expand their confection creations, carry twice as many Lafayette Creamery ice cream flavors, and a full coffee bar! What better way to enjoy a delicious confectionary treat, than with your favorite beverage- coffee drinks, tea and Cherri’s Chocol’art’s own hot chocolate. Owner, Cherri Emery, has been making caramels since 1970, mostly just for family, until about nine years ago, when she retired from the art gallery business and went into the
confections business. Ashley Rafferty joined her mother in the business shortly after. Cherri’s mother-in-law, Barb, gave her the caramel recipe. Cherri did some experimenting and infused the caramel with different flavors. There are now ten different flavors of salted caramels, including the traditional Salted Caramel and the Habanero Salted Caramel. A few years later, Cherri began making amazing chocolates and her signature turtles. Cherri’s Chocol’art is very much a family business, Cherri and her husband Jim, along with their daughter, Ashley, opened their first wonderfully delicious chocolate shop on May 6, 2016 at 245 S. Kalamazoo Mall. They already had a huge following in
this area from selling their products at a dozen stores in the area and at several Farmers Markets. “It is amazing when you do something that you truly love, how successful you will be at it. You have to have an amazing product and be passionate about your trade and everything will fall into place,” says Cherri. When you walk into the new Cherri’s Chocol’art shop, you will be greeted by a huge display case of handmade chocolates made on site. You may even be lucky enough to see their new enrobing machine at work, covering their delicious one-of-a-kind confections with premium chocolate. Enrobe machines were invented in France in 1903 and then perfected in the United States to perform the work of at least 20 people. The eclectic atmosphere mirrors Cherri’s artistic style. The antique candy display case form the early 1900’s has ice compartments below the candy shelves (once used to keep chocolates cold). The coffee is served on a large counter adorned with tiles painted by Ogi Yanakiev, a Bulgarian artist that lives and works in the
United States. His art is influenced by Picasso and Matisse and is in the possession of many galleries and private collections. Even the building that Cherri’s Chocol’art is now located inside has quite a story. The building was built in 1863 to house the First National Bank of Kalamazoo. It has since been called home to Old National Bank and Trust and more recently PNC Bank – the building is often referred to as the old bank building by many locals. It is now called Peregrine 100, and owned by The Peregrine Company. Stop in today for specialty chocolates & caramels, ice cream, or your favorite coffee drink. Open Mon.Sat. 7am-7pm and Sunday 9am-2pm. Located at 101 S. Kalamazoo Mall. For more information visit their website at cherrischocolart.com, or call (269) 998-7339. They also specialize in wedding favors & corporate gifts too. Jackie Merriam
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For those of you who know me and for those of who don’t (but have seen me), I am noted for my socks. They’re always up to my knees and always visible. In my role as personal trainer and exercise instructor, I’m able to wear shorts and therefore display them year-round. I have two criteria: 1) they must be compression socks and 2), they must be fun. Being on my feet all day, I can feel the benefits of less leg fatigue. The evidence is, of course, anecdotal but I wondered if there was research to back my claim So, I read with interest a recent study involving amateur female soccer players. It turned out that those players who wore compression socks during a match experienced less gameinduced than teammates who wore regular socks. Investigators evaluated fatigue by testing agility, standing heel rise, and other factors immediately after the match. Researchers found that there were clear benefits with compression socks than with regular socks. Findings confirmed that there is a protective effect with compression socks that may be crucial for performance. Well that’s great for soccer play-
ers, but how about the rest of us? As it turns out, compression socks can be worn by a variety of people. The clearest benefit is for people with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which increases the risk of blood clots in legs. Other groups of people who can benefit are those who require prolonged bed rest, those who sit for prolonged periods of time (such as on a flight), those who use birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, those who suffer from edema, and those who spend a lot of time on their feet, like nurses and teachers.
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compression numbers the greater the compression applied to the leg. As a rule, the very light compression (under 15) is for healthy people such as pregnant women of those who are on their feet all day. Moderate compression (15-20) can prevent DVT in airline passengers or help with minor leg swelling. Higher compression levels (20-30 and 30-40) sometimes refer to medical grade and are for medical conditions such as varicose veins. Higher compression socks are often graduated, graduated meaning they are tighter at the bottom and looser at the top. This helps prevents them from cutting off circulation rather than helping it. The socks can be worn all day and taken off when you go to bed or when you’re home relaxing with your feet up. If you’re wearing them postsurgery, typically it’s recommended they be worn if you’ll be standing or sitting for long periods of time. There’s one rule of thumb that I always observe when buying socks. They must be fun! Life is just too short to wear boring socks. Till next time, Ken (Socks) Dettloff ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
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Recipes The best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, and making new dishes out of them are what my grandchildren like to call “Ta-da” morsels! Food stylist and photographer: Laura Kurella At my age, I can safely say that I can clearly recall at least fifty Thanksgivings with a good amount of detail. The earliest ones, with my parents and siblings, always harbored all the hard work my dear mother put into them: A quickly, yet crisply-pressed fine linen tablecloth with matching napkins; swiftly-polished silver flatware used on rare occasion, and cutely-curved crystal stemware that my sisters would make sing during
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Turkey Ta-das! my mother’s wonderful and most flavorful feast! As an adult, I must confess, that Thanksgivings that have been under my control were not so resplendent. In fact, there were quite a few that didn’t feature linens or silver, let alone a turkey - at all! One in particular that comes to mind occurred when I was traveling for work, and had landed in a strange town. I ended up in a rental car by myself, eating a tiny, canned Krakus Polish ham that I was fortunate enough to find in White Hen Pantry! I recall sitting there and comparing it to the spread that my mother used to put so much effort into making, and tears began to roll down my cheeks while I chuckled to myself.
Life has this amazing way of grabbing us, and hopefully we take notice when it does, because I realized back in that moment, and every Thanksgiving since, that its not about the linens or the silverware, but about being grateful and thankful for whatever it is that we do have - health, wealth, happiness - and then sharing it with family, friends and strangers to make their lives a little lighter, too. I am grateful, and I am thankful for all the Thanksgivings that I have ever had. The good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly! I appreciate them all because each one has managed to etch its own lesson into my heart in ways that have helped me grow into a better soul, and on occasion, have also offered the
perk of getting to eat some amazing food! That said, I’d like to thank everyone who has ever cooked for me on Thanksgiving, or any other day. God bless you and yours! If you happen to be blessed with an enormous turkey this year that renders up some mouth-watering, leftover morsels, here are some recipes to help you turn them into a “Ta-Da!” morsels, like my grandchildren call them. Enjoy and GOD bless! By Laura Kurella
turkey, asparagus, cranberry & brie wrap
MAKES 2 SERVINGS; PREP: UNDER 15 MINUTES; TOTAL: UNDER 30 MINUTES 3 tablespoons cranberry jelly 2 whole wheat flour tortillas 12 asparagus spears or green beans, cooked until just tender 1 cup shredded leftover turkey ½ cup leftover stuffing
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MAKES: 8 SERVINGS; PREP: 20 MINUTES; TOTALUNDER 30 MINUTES SALAD 4 cups cooked jasmine rice ½ cup thinly sliced green onions 2 cups chopped leftover turkey 1 cup sliced celery ½ cup sunflower seed kernels, toasted ½ cup golden raisins 2 avocados, peeled and diced GREEN CHILI DRESSING cup cilantro leaves ¼ cup canned green chilies 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey In large bowl, combine rice, onions, turkey, celery, sunflower seeds, raisins and avocados. Set aside. To make the dressing, process cilantro, chilies, garlic, oil, vinegar and honey in a food processor or blender until smooth. Drizzle over salad.
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turkey chipolte chili soup
MAKES: 8 SERVINGS; PREP: UNDER 15 MINUTES; TOTAL: LESS THAN 1 HOUR 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 to 3 chipotle chilies, chopped plus 2 tablespoons sauce 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can navy or great northern beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa
6 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth 2½ cups chopped leftover turkey 1 teaspoon sugar ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro sour cream, if desired In large skillet, heat oil over mediumhigh heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until softened. Add chili powder, cumin and chipotle chilies with sauce. Cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Add beans, corn, salsa, broth, turkey and sugar. Heat 15 minutes or until hot. Stir in cilantro. Top with sour cream, if desired.
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Environment winterize your home
The fall weather is finally here, which means you should add a few more things to your massive to-do list to be more eco-friendly this fall and save some money in the process. • Clean and test your furnace before the bitter cold arrives. Dirty furnaces and ducts reduce efficiency and cost you money through the extra energy it uses to heat your home. Be sure to clean vents and remove any obstacles that prevent airflow as well. • If you have a radiator, you can put a reflecting panel behind it to increase efficiency. • Check the air pressure in your tires. Colder weather reduces tire pressure
and decreases fuel efficiency. Remove window air conditioners • and seal windows (or area around air conditioners that cannot be removed) with caulking or tape. • Clean the area behind the dryer and the dryer ducts. • Remove dust and debris from refrigerator coils and check the door seal. If you can easily pull a dollar bill out from underneath the closed refrigerator door, it’s time to replace it. • Replace or add weather stripping to doors as necessary. In emergencies, towels or blankets can be used to temporarily block drafts. • Clean roof gutters and check for
any missing or damaged shingles or tiles. • Add foam covers to outside water spigots to prevent freezing. • Add foam gaskets behind electrical covers and switch plates and use safety covers in unused outlets to prevent cold air from leaking through. • Check your home for water leaks inside and outside. • Put an insulating blanket around your water heater. • If you have a fireplace, check the vent systems and clean the chimney. Change the direction of your ceiling fan based on temperature. In the winter, you want the fan to run in a
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• Loaves and Fishes Benefit Concert
K’zoo Folklife Organization is holding its 22nd Annual Benefit Concert to support Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Featuring an evening of acoustic music performances, the focus of this event is to raise funds and food donations for Kalamazoo County families and individuals who are facing food insecurity. The concert will be held in the Trinity Lutheran Church at 504 South Westnedge in Kalamazoo. Parking is available in the rear of the church. Doors will open at 6:00 PM. Admission is a cash donation or a gift of non-perishable food items. The concert will feature top name local and regional performers and Bluegrass, Blues, and classic Folk music. Musicians will include Out
of Favor Boys 3, The Schlitz Creek Bluegrass Band, Kaitlin Rose, Richard Bair, Mall City Harmonizers, and the Crescendo Fiddlers. Since 1982, Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (KLF) has been feeding hungry people and engaging the community in the fight to end hunger. Through a network of 30 pantries, Loaves & Fishes provides food assistance to over 28,000 individuals each year. Through its evolution, KLF has become more than a network of pantries. It is an extensive system of hunger-relief efforts that address food insecurity in many ways. As a response to the changing need in Kalamazoo County, KLF has remained flexible in its food delivery methods
and must continue to do so in order to sustain its mission and vision. In addition to the full-service pantries in our Grocery Pantry Program, KLF also provides food, client support, coordination, and logistics for: Four additional school-based sites Five monthly Mobile Food Initiatives 650 Weekend Food Packs at 13 different school buildings each week Commodities Supplemental Food Program for 570 senior citizens Six partner agencies who provide hot meals to specific vulnerable populations Targeted outreach to populations who are unable to access traditional pantries, including LGBT youth,
non-traditional students, housebound seniors, refugees, and homeless individuals KLF can provide these services through the generous donations of volunteer time, food, and funds from the community. The K’zoo Folklife Concert is one of the many community efforts to help support individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet. Additional information regarding the concert is available by contacting Mike Bogen at 269-209-0371 or wmbogen@gmail.com. To learn more about Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, visit www.kzoolf.org or contact info@kzoolf.org.
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FREE november EVENTS Through November 24 Fall Scavenger Hunt Wolf Lake Fish hatchery Tues.-Sun. 10am-3pm Through November 24 Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Tours, 10:30am-2:30pm Through January 5, 2020 Exhibit: Mindbender Mansion Kalamazoo Valley Museum Through January 25 Willard Wigan,Microsculptor Kalamazoo Valley Museum Through March 28 Filling In The Gaps: The Art Of Murphy Darden Kalamazoo Valley Museum Friday, November 1 Memory Café-for individuals with memory loss & their caretakers Paw Paw Library, 10:30am-Noon Friday, November 1 Art Hop – Dwtn. Kalamazoo & Vine Neighborhood, 5-8pm Fridays, November 1,8,15,22 Music: Potter’s Lounge Four Points by Sheraton, 7-10pm Saturdays November 2,9,16,23,30 Kalamazoo Farmers Market 7am-2pm, 337-8899 Saturday, November 2 Arts & Crafts Show, 9am-3pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Saturday, November 2 Fall Coin Show, 9am-3pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Saturdays, November 2,9,16,23,30 Music: BenJammin’ and Analisa Educational entertainers & Kids breakfast Old Dog Tavern, 10-11am, 381-5677 Saturday, November 2 Duck, Duck, Goose! Guided Bird Walk Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, 10:3011:30am Saturday, November 2 Stories, activities, guests & prizes Kalamazoo Public Library - Central 2-3:30pm, 342-9837 Saturdays, November 2,9,16,23 Music: Potter’s Lounge Four Points by Sheraton, 7-10pm Sunday, November 3 Happy Holidays Live Cooking Show Featuring Laura Kurella, food columnist & Food Channel contributor Free Samples & Great Prizes Constantine High School Expo 11:30-2, Cooking Show 2pm Sundays, November 3,10,17,24 Bell’s Eccentric Café - Team Trivia Doors open 5, Trivia 6-8pm, 382-2332 Sundays, November 3,10,17,24 Professional Blues Jam Old Dog Tavern, 6-9pm, 381-5677
Monday, November 4 Book Group: A Celebration of Poetry, 6:30pm, Parchment Library Tuesdays, Nov. 5,12,19,26 Fall Flea Markets, 8:30am-2pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Tuesday, November 5 Talk: MI Festival of Sacred Music Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Noon Tuesdays, November 5, 19 Craft Club @ Parchment Library 3-7:30pm, 343-7747 Tuesdays, November 5,12,19,26 Learn Tibetan Buddhism, 7-8:30pm People’s Church, Kalamazoo Tuesdays, November 5,12,19,26 Music: Jazz, by various performers O’Duffy’s Pub, 344-5666, 7:30-9:30 Wednesdays, November 6,13,20,27 Fall Flea Market, 8:30am-2pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center Wednesdays, November 6,13,20 Music: Potter’s Lounge Four Points by Sheraton, 5:30-8:30 Wednesdays, November 6,13,20,27 Meditation at Unity of Kalamazoo Church, 6pm, 385-2239 Wednesdays, November 6,13,20,27 Community/Christian Life Group Truth Church of Allegan 6:30pm, 657-5042
Saturday, November 9 Information Session, 2-3:30pm Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Fetzer Center Sunday, November 10 Talk: Symbolism of the Mandala Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 1:30pm Sunday, November 10 Music: Michigan Hiryu Daiko, 2pm Parchment Library, 343-7747 Tuesday, November 12 Talk: Co-Building a Creative Justice Movement: Fire’s First Decade Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Noon Tuesday, November 12 Red Cross Blood Drive St. Andrew Community Church 12-5:45pm, 1-800-RED CROSS Tuesday, November 12 Guest Artist Recital: Rob Clearfield, Piano @ Dalton Recital Hall, 7:30pm Wednesday, November 13 Book Discussion: Harlem is Nowhere Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 2pm Wednesday, November 13 Workshop: A Future that Includes Employment, Disability Network SWMI 2:30-4:30pm, 345-1516, x120 Wednesday, November 13 Thriver – Health Talks, 5:30-7pm Ascension Borgess Health Club
Saturday, November 16 Guest Artist: Pete McCann Trio WMU Dalton Recital Hall, 8pm Saturday, November 16 Music: Barcode Band The Dock at Bayview, 9pm Monday, November 18 Mystery Book Club: The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes 6:30pm, Parchment Library Tuesday, November 19 Talk: Long-time Kal. Residents Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Noon Wednesday, November 20 Live Music: Out of Favor Boys O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Thursday, November 21 Team Trivia (2-6 players) Richland Library, 7-8pm Register ahead - 629-9085 Thursday, November 21 Live Music: Strange Country O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666 Fri., Nov.22 – Sat. Nov. 23 Annual Holiday Art Sale Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fri., 5-8pm, Sat. 9am-3pm Fri., Nov. 22 & Sat. Nov.23 Weavers and Fiber Artists Sale Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 9am-3pm
Wednesdays, November 6,13,20,27 Music: Jazz Jams at The Union Dwtn. Kal.,7-10pm, 384-6756
Wednesday, November 13 Music: Jimmy Bennett O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm
Sat., Nov. 23 – Sun. Nov. 24 Holiday Craft & Expo Craft Show Kalamazoo County Expo Center Sat. 9am-3pm, Sun. 10am-3pm
Wednesdays, November 6,13,20,27 Local DJ’s Spinning the Best Vinyl Old Dog Tavern, 8pm, 903-6783
Thursday, November 14 Music: Tom Duffield O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm
Saturday, November 23 Holiday Book Sale, 10am-3pm Parchment Library, 343-7747
Wednesday, November 6 Music: Whiskey Before Breakfast O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm, 344-5666
Friday, November 15 Rise Up! Disability Resistance, History & Pride, Disability Network SWMI 9:30-11:30am, 345-1516, x120
Saturday, November 23 Holiday Farmer’s Market & Tree Lighting Ceremony Texas Corners, 4-7pm
Wednesdays, November 6,13,20,27 Comedy Show - Open Microphone Harvey’s, 9-11pm (ages 21+) Thursday, November 7 Mystery Club for Adults, 6-7pm Richland Library, 629-9085 Thursday, November 7 Music: Family Drum & Dance Night 7pm, Parchment Library Thursday, November 7 Guest Artist: Laura Melton, Piano WMU Dalton Recital Hall, 7:30pm Thursday, November 7 Music: Who Hit John? 8-10pm O’Duffy’s Pub, 344-5666 Saturdays, Nov. 9,16,23,30 Plainwell Indoor Market, 10am-2pm Plainwell City Hall,211 N. Main. St., Saturday, November 9 Live Music: Samite (flute) Kalamazoo Public Library 2pm
Friday, November 15 KalamaTopia: Makers-mart outdoor shopping event, Kal. Mall, 5-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 26 Video: Black is the Color: African American Artists & Segregation Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Noon
Saturday, November 16 Flea Market @ Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 8am-3pm
Wednesday, November 27 Live Music: Moody Coyotes O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm
Saturday, November 16 Talk: Everyday Conflict Resolution 10:30am, Parchment Library
Thursday, November 28 Music: Bog Road O’Duffy’s Pub, 8-10pm
Saturday, November 16 Kalamazoo Holiday Parade Downtown Kalamazoo, 11am
Friday, November 29 Tree Lighting Ceremony in Bronson Park, 5-7:30pm
Saturday, November 16 Art Detectives: The Dancing Granny For ages 4-8 with an adult, 12-1:30pm Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Saturday, November 30 Antique Toy Show, free 1-2pm Kalamazoo County Expo Center
Saturday, November 16 Local choirs perform...sing along! Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 12-4pm Saturday, November 16 Music Therapist Judy Huxmann Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2pm
Saturday, November 30 2020 Kalamazoo Documentary Photo Project Kickoff Event Kalamazoo Valley Museum, 2-3:30pm